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DLC menu from Fire Emblem: Awakening.
Downloadable Content (DLC) is a video game term that refers to content that is added to a game after its purchase. Some games have extra downloadable content, such as extra levels or more characters. For some games the DLC must be paid for, but for others it is free. Some Nintendo 3DS games use SpotPass to download free DLC.
List of Nintendo games with paid DLC[]
THIS IS STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS!
The following list contains all games published by Nintendo which feature the option to purchase downloadable content, as opposed to games which either lack the option to download anything or exclusively offer free downloadable content via updates. There are five distinct types of paid DLC:
- Character expansions: Additional characters can be added to the game.
- Gameplay expansions: These include additional items, quests and vehicles.
- Level expansions: Add more areas for the player to traverse or fight on.
- Cosmetic changes: Graphic changes or costumes.
- In-game currency: The player can exchange real money for in-game currencies.
Nintendo 3DS[]
| Game (MSRP in USD) | First released | Contents (prices in USD) | Content types | Notes | Version of original game including DLC |
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| Mario Golf: World Tour (29.99$) |
2014-05-01 |
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Character expansion, Level expansion | Once all packs or the Season Pass are purchased, Gold Mario is unlocked as a playable character. | |
| StreetPass Mii Plaza (free) |
2011-02-26 |
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Gameplay expansion, Level expansion, Cosmetic changes | The price of Bundle 2 varies between 7.99$ or, if any other games were already purchased before, 6.99$. You can either choose between Slot Car Rivals or Market Crashers for free; each is 2.99$ if you already own the other. | |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity (34.99$) |
2012-11-23 |
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Level expansion | The "PokéForest" dungeon was free to download up until April 30th 2013; after that date it cost 2$. The packs stopped being released for the European version after "Skill Treasury". "Strongest Trail" and "Ultimate Wilds" can only be downloaded after completing the game. | |
| Rusty's Real Deal Baseball (free) |
2013-08-08 |
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Gameplay expansion | Haggling with the main character, Rusty Slugger, in order to lower the real-world prices of the individual minigames is an essential part of this game. | |
| New Super Mario Bros. 2 (29.99$) |
2012-07-28 |
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Level expansion | The "Gold Classics Pack" was originally free to download from November 27th, 2012 to January 31st, 2013. |
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| Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (39.99$) |
2014-09-13 |
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Character expansion, Level expansion, Cosmetic changes | On April 15th, 2015, Mewtwo became available as a free download to players who registered both Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U on Club Nintendo before March 31st, 2015. The paid DLC of both games mostly overlap, and can be purchased for both versions simultaneously, except for the Pirate Ship stage, which can only be bought for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U . | |
| Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone! (19.99$) |
2012-07-28 | Several drawing tutorials for 2$ each | Gameplay expansion | ||
| Fire Emblem Awakening (39.99$) |
2012-04-19 |
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Character expansion, Level Expansion | The discounted Packs were exclusive to the North American and European release. | |
| Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (39.99$) |
2017-04-20 |
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Character expansion, Level Expansion | Instead of the Season Pass, the Japanese version received Series 1-3 and Series 2-3 sets | |
| Fire Emblem Fates | |||||
| Hyrule Warriors Legends | |||||
| Pokémon Picross | |||||
| Pokémon Rumble World | |||||
| Pokémon Shuffle | |||||
| Stretchmo (free) |
2015-05-13 |
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Gameplay expansion, Level expansion | Purchasing any one of the four individual "attractions" grants players access to the Stretchmo Studio mode, allowing for creation and sharing of custom levels.
Completing all DLC in the game grants access to an additional attraction named "The Perilous Peak". |
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| Team Kirby Clash Deluxe (free) |
2017-04-12 |
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In-game currency | Players receive more apples when purchasing them on Sundays. | |
| Steel Diver: Sub Wars | |||||
| Style Savvy: Trendsetters | |||||
| Style Savvy: Fashion Forward |
Wii U[]
| Game (MSRP in USD) | First released | Contents (prices in USD) | Content types | Notes | Version of original game including DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Super Mario Bros. U (59.99$) |
2012-11-18 |
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Character expansion, Level expansion | All contents of New Super Luigi U were also rerelased in physical form, standalone from New Super Mario Bros. U on July 13th, 2013. | |
| Mario Kart 8 (59.99$) |
2014-05-29 |
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Character expansion, Gameplay expansion, Level expansion | If both packs are purchased, the player instantly receives eight new color swaps of both Yoshi and Shy Guy . | |
| Hyrule Warriors (59.99$) |
2014-08-14 |
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Character expansion, Gameplay expansion, Level expansion, Cosmetic changes |
When buying the Hero of Hyrule Pack or all of its contents individually, the player receives a free Dark Link costume for Link. | |
| Xenoblade Chronicles X (59.99$) |
2015-04-29 |
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Character Expansion, Gameplay Expansion, Cosmetic Changes | All DLC, both paid and free, was included in all releases outside of Japan for free.
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| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (59.99$) |
2014-11-21 |
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Character expansion, Level expansion, Cosmetic changes | On April 15th, 2015, Mewtwo became available as a free download to players who registered both Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U on Club Nintendo before March 31st, 2015. The paid DLC of both games mostly overlap, and can be purchased for both versions simultaneously, except for the Pirate Ship stage, which can only be bought for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. | |
| Pikmin 3 (19.99$) |
2013-07-13 |
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Character expansion, Gameplay expansion, Level expansion | Each multiplayer map collection featured one free-to-download map. | |
| Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE (59.99$) |
2015-12-26 |
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Gameplay expansion, Cosmetic changes | The Swimsuit Packs were only available in the Japanese version | |
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (59.99$) |
2017-03-03 |
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Gameplay expansion, Level expansions |
Nintendo Switch[]
| Game (MSRP in USD) | First released | Contents (prices in USD) | Content types | Notes | Version of original game including DLC |
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| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (59.99$) |
2017-03-03 |
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Gameplay expansion, Level expansions | ||
| Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle (59.99$) |
2017-08-29 |
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Character expansion, Level expansion, Gameplay expansion | The "Pixel Pack" is available for free via download code for everyone who preordered the game. |
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| Luigi's Mansion 3 (59.99$) |
2019-10-31 |
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Level expansion, Cosmetic changes | ||
| Pokkén Tournament DX(59.99$) | 2017-09-22 |
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Character expansion, Gameplay expansion | ||
| Splatoon 2 (59.99$) |
2017-07-21 |
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Character expansion, Level expansion | Included in Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass. | |
| Fire Emblem Warriors (59.99$) |
2017-09-28 |
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Character expansion, Gameplay expansion, Level expansion, Cosmetic changes | Purchasing all DLC Packs individually or the Season Pass, the player will automatically receive a bride costume for Lucina. | |
| Snipperclips – Cut it out, together! (19.99$) |
2017-03-03 |
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Level expansion | ||
| Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (59.99$) |
2017-12-01 |
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Character expansion, Gameplay expansion, Level expansion | Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country was originally released as part of the Expansion Pass on September 14th 2018, but also received a physical standalone release on September 21st 2018. | |
| Pokémon Sword and Shield (59.99$) |
2019-11-15 |
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Character expansion, Gameplay expansion, Level expansion |
Players who purchase the Expansion Pass soon after the launch of The Isle of Armor expansion (or players who have already prepurchased it) will be able to receive Leon’s cap and tights as an early-purchase bonus. Players will be able to receive these items after the release of The Isle of Armor (June 2020) until 7:59 a.m. PDT on Monday, August 31. |
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| Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (59.99$) |
2022-11-18 |
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Character expansion, Gameplay expansion, Level expansion | ||
| Fire Emblem Engage (59.99$) |
2023-01-21 |
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Character expansion, Gameplay expansion, Level expansion | ||
| Fire Emblem: Three Houses (59.99$) |
2019-07-26 |
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Character expansion, Gameplay expansion, Level expansion | ||
| Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (39.99$) |
2018-07-13 |
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Level expansion | The DLC is not available for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U versions of the game. | |
| Super Kirby Clash (free) |
2019-09-04 |
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In-game currency | Some sets have a one-time sale when purchasing them for the first time. | |
| Tetris 99 (free for Nintendo Switch Online members) |
2019-02-13 |
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Gameplay expansion |
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| Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (59.99$) |
2022-07-29 |
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Character expansion, Gameplay expansion, Level expansion, Cosmetic changes | ||
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (59.99$) |
2017-04-28 |
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Character expansion, Level expansion | Included in Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass. | |
| Splatoon 3 (59.99$) |
2022-09-09 |
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Character Expansion, Level Expansion | ||
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (59.99$) |
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| Animal Crossing: New Horizons (59.99$) |
2020-03-20 |
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Gameplay Expansion, Level Expansion | Included in Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass. | |
| Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (59.99$) |
2020-11-20 |
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Character Expansion, Gameplay Expansion, Level Expansion | ||
| Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer feat. The Legend of Zelda (24.99$) |
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| Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope (59.99$) |
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| Luigi's Mansion 3 (59.99$) |
Mobile[]
| Game (MSRP in USD) | First released | Contents (prices in USD) | Content types | Notes | Version of original game including DLC |
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| Mario Kart Tour (free) |
2019-09-22 |
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Gameplay expansion, In-game currency | The rubies allow for character-, cosmetic- and gameplay expansions after being purchased with real-life currencies. | |
| Dr. Mario World (free) |
2017-07-10 |
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In-game currency | Special Pack A and Special Pack B have been removed.
The game is now longer available. | |
| Miitomo | |||||
| Super Mario Run (free) |
2016-12-15 |
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Gameplay expansion | ||
| Fire Emblem Heroes | |||||
| Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp | |||||
| Dragalia Lost |